CLASSES IN THE COMMUNITY

Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) 1 - DTLA

Registration: $200 / discounts available

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - NEXT CLASS: MAY/JUNE 2018

MAPs classes lay the foundation for you to understand basic principles of mindfulness, develop or deepen a personal meditation practice, and become more mindful in everyday life. Crafted, tested and validated by UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, MAPs is a proven model for transformative change.

The MAPs I class is a six-week series, meeting weekly for two hours. Each class focuses on hands-on practice, with guidance from Kristen and supportive group discussion.

You'll develop a solid understanding of mindfulness in concept and practice, including:

the science of mindfulness

mindfulness of the body

mindful eating

working with physical pain

working with difficult emotions

cultivating positive emotions

working with our thoughts

mindful listening & speaking

Between classes, you'll complete simple meditation assignments that support the cultivation of a daily mindfulness meditation practice.

These classes are open to the public, and suitable for ages 16 and up. MAPs is helpful for people of all backgrounds and religions.

Located at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is one of the nation’s leading university-based mindfulness centers. MARC’s mission is to foster mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research to promote well-being and a more compassionate society. Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) are MARC’s signature educational programs and are only taught by trained and certified instructors.